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2025 Features 13 New Laws in Arizona  

Beginning on January 1, 13 new laws went into effect in the state of Arizona. Here is an overview of the new laws in our state, including new rulings on rental home taxes, backyard chickens, abortion rights, DUI guidelines for rideshare drivers, and more.  Minimum Wage Increase Starting this year,...

Sistine Lewis: Staying True to Her Roots

Sistine Lewis first learned to make an O’odham ribbon skirt in the spring of 2023. Now, she’s showcasing her work, Hyosik Creations. Inspired by her O’odham given name, “Hyosik,” meaning flower, Lewis designs traditional ribbon skirts and, more recently, men’s ribbon shirts. Her journey into seam stressing began in April...

SRES Christmas Program Makes Hearts Grow Three Sizes 

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. Well, maybe not Salt River Elementary School’s Grinch, student Larry Gates IV.  Gates gave a stellar performance as the titular character in the school’s holiday Christmas program. Whether you’re a fan of classic carols or modern holiday hits, students and staff showcased a fun...

Westwood JV Lady Warriors Features Two from the SRPMIC

In basketball, tough losses at home can still provide hard-earned lessons.  During their home game against the Chandler Bears, the Westwood junior varsity girls’ basketball team had a tough matchup on November 10. Coming into the game, the Westwood Warriors were still searching for their first win of the season...

Wi-Bwa Grey Honored as Council Tenure Ends

After serving the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the past six years, former Council member Wi-Bwa Grey now looks toward her new beginning. Her Council tenure came to an end in December after November’s SRPMIC tribal election results were announced.  When she was first sworn in on January 23,...

SRPMIC Leadership Attends Final Biden Administration White House Tribal Nations Summit

The Biden-Harris administration continued their commitment to nation-to-nation relationships with tribal nations by hosting the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 9 in Washington, D.C. The Summit featured new announcements and updates from the administration as they rounded out their work to strengthen tribal sovereignty and self-determination. With...

Public Health Injury Prevention Program Provides Access to Helmets

A new public health initiative from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Public Health Injury Prevention Program debuted at the Way of Life Facility (WOLF) on November 21. The initiative provides brand-new helmets for skaters at the facility’s skate park, as well as for recreational scooter and bike riders. A...

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